Las Vegas locals warn Londoners new concert venue MSG Sphere like 'sun on ... trends now

Londoners have been warned over the building of a huge new concert venue in the shape of glowing orb as its twin building in Las Vegas has been compared to a 'sun on Earth' by residents.

Plans for the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere in Stratford, East London, progressed last week after its advertising display - which will run from dawn until late at night - on the Big Ben-sized venue with 36million LED lights was approved by a London planning committee.

The display on the Las Vegas version of the venue - which is due to open later this year - was tested last week.

And after seeing the lights atop the nearly 365ft-high sphere from nearly two miles away resident Billy Cline, 36, said: 'It's almost like building a sun on Earth.'

Vegas residents may have to buy black-out blinds and curtains to combat the hugely increased light pollution, Mr Cline told the Guardian.

While the bright building might seem at home in Las Vegas - known for it's shining casinos and venues - Mr Cline said that did not think anything similar would get the go ahead in other US cities such as San Fransico or Los Angeles or residential areas.

Las Vegas Review Journal, Mick Akers said that while in his city, residents are 'already used to it [bright lights]', construction in a residential area (such as Stratford) could cause problems at night.

In March last year, the 300-foot-high 'Sphere' was given the go ahead by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to be built on an empty spot of land between Stratford Station and the Olympic Park.

The music venue, said to cost a reported £800milllion, will contain a 21,500-capacity arena, as well as bars and restaurants, and the project has been hailed as a 'pioneer in the next generation of immersive experiences.'